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7.4 out of 10

Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi / Kiss X

10.1 megapixels

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  • User Score (2841)
    9.0 9.0 from 2841 reviewers
  • Expert Score (51)
    8.4 8.4 from 51 reviewers
  • Design (25)
    7.1 7.1 from 25 reviewers
  • Value for money (225)
    7.4 7.4 from 225 reviewers
  • Features (190)
    7.2 7.2 from 190 reviewers
  • Ease of use (257)
    7.3 7.3 from 257 reviewers
  • Performance (205)
    7.1 7.1 from 205 reviewers
  • Picture quality (324)
    7.4 7.4 from 324 reviewers
  • Durability (16)
    7.8 7.8 from 16 reviewers
  • Reliability (21)
    7.8 7.8 from 21 reviewers
  • Overall quality (59)
    7.3 7.3 from 59 reviewers
  • Battery performance (18)
    7.3 7.3 from 18 reviewers
  • Display (245)
    7.1 7.1 from 245 reviewers
  • Construction (16)
    6.1 6.1 from 16 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (193)
    6.7 6.7 from 193 reviewers
  • Equipment (16)
    6.8 6.8 from 16 reviewers
  • Portability (52)
    6.2 6.2 from 52 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Shutterbug

    Shutterbug
    30 August 2011

    The draw of this camera for many will be the high megapixel count at an affordable price, the Canon DIGIC software and the years of Canon digital experience built into the unit. Having recently tested some of the newer entrants into the field this experience should not be underestimated. But what might the attraction be for those who see the Rebel as a more of an amateur DSLR and not up to snuff for their photography? Read more

  2. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    6 August 2007

    It's easy to miss much of what's improved on the Canon Rebel XTi, mostly because it seems so cosmetically similar to the Rebel XT. But the real improvements are internal. Getting to 10 megapixels while maintaining that industry-leading image quality was quite an achievement, and it's the factor that keeps the Rebel XTi worthy of the word "compelling." Regardless of what you think of the grip or other elements, there's no question that the Rebel XTi is the one you want... Read more

    • Excellent 10.1 megapixel sensor with impressively low noise and superb detail, Small size is great for travel and all-day carry, High ISO shots are surprisingly good, ...
    • Kit lens is not quite matched to the camera's higher resolution, New interface has a few odd inconsistencies, AF assist lamp only works in flash-on mode, making availa...

  3. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    8.5/10
    16 October 2006

    The Canon Digital Rebel XTi which we review, is a very compact, sturdy D-SLR. Available in all-black or silver accented trim, this 10MP camera is worth a look. Read more

    • 10MP D-SLR; fast response; excellent photos
    • So-so battery life; kit lens doesn't do camera justice

  4. Bright Hub

    Bright Hub
    8.0/10
    30 November 2009

    Canon's Rebel series of digital cameras has been popular since its introduction. These digital SLRs provide much of the power and control of the higher priced models without their complexity. Read more

  5. What Digital Camera

    What Digital Camera
    8.9/10
    18 May 2007

    There's no doubt that the 400D will be just as successful as the 350D, if not more so. Canon has added some really useful features and made a camera different enough to warrant an upgrade, without changing the basic functionality of previous models. Different but familiar is always a winning formula, and we doubt Canon will be knocked off the top spot by the young pretenders just yet. Read more

    • Compact, build quality, dust reduction, improved AF, good Raw file quality.
    • Chroma noise especially in JPEGs, position of DoF preview button, limited purchase of right-hand grip.

  6. Camera Labs

    Camera Labs
    8.5/10
    1 August 2006

    The Canon EOS 400D / Rebel XTi is a much more significant upgrade than anyone expected. Many believed it would simply follow in the same footsteps as the EOS 30D by sporting a bigger screen and Picture Styles, but keeping the same sensor as its predecessor. But while we did get the screen and Picture Styles, it was a surprise to also find a higher resolution sensor and a new active dust removal system. Read more

    • Low noise, high quality images, Wide range of anti-dust options, Nine-point AF from EOS 30D, Great value for money
    • Resolution not a big step-up from 350D / XT, Anti-dust not 100% infallible, No anti-shake in standard kit, Sony Alpha A100 a tough rival

  7. Macworld

    Macworld
    7 November 2011

    Priced at $899, including an 18-55mm lens, the XTi is right in line with its chief competitors, the Sony Alpha DSLR A100K ( ) and the Nikon D80 ( ). At first glance, it may be difficult to notice a difference between the XTi and the XT. The camera’s body has undergone a lot of subtle molding changes, and you may or may not think that these make a difference in the feel and handling of the camera. Read more

  8. DP Review

    DP Review
    16 July 2007

    Summary of changes (compared to the EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT) Dust reduction ('EOS Integrated Cleaning System') The headlines features for the EOS 400D are its ten megapixel sensor, nine-point AF sensor (from the EOS 30D) and new 'EOS Integrated Cleaning System'. I'm sure there are many Olympus E-series owners having a chuckle at this moment, through the many years of 'there is no dust problem' emanating from Canon owners to see Canon now admit (but also address) the... Read more

    • Excellent resolution, lots of detail, not a leap from eight megapixels, but certainly from six, Good color with selectable PictureStyles for different subject types, G...

  9. PC World

    PC World
    8.0/10
    17 November 2006

    This full-featured SLR Read more

    • Excellent image quality, Increased resolution over the Rebel XT
    • No dedicated status display

  10. Pop Photo

    Pop Photo
    13 July 2011

    Just three years ago Canon started a revolution with the 6.3MP EOS Digital Rebel -- the first digital SLR to sell for less than $1,000 with lens. That revolution has been such a wild success that the third-generation Reb, the XTi, arrives with 10.1MP, loads of high-end features, and an even lower price -- and still finds itself in a battle with four other manufacturers for that same piece of turf. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Great camera!

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: abdou, Amazon
    3 weeks ago See Product at Amazon ($539.95)

    Great camera!!! I got it in three days after it had been shipped. Takes great pix. It came with all the items in the product description. I would highly recommend it for my friends! Read more or see product

  2. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: FIJIBOWL, pcworld.com
    3 weeks ago

    LIKE THE EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT BEFORE IT, IS STILL THE BEST DIGITAL SLR ON THE MARKET FOR ANYONE WHOM CAN USE, IN THE UNDER $900 PRICE RANGE. GREAT VALUE FOR THE BEST GEAR BY THE BEST DIGITAL CAMERA/PRINTER/IMAGING COMPANY IN THE WORLD. ALL DONE IN HOUSE UNLIKE OTHER CAMERA COMPANIES, IE. NIKON, OLYMPUS, PENTAX,ETC, ETC. Read more

    • 10.1 MP RESOLUTION, 2.5 LCD SCREEN, 0.2 STARTUP TIME, THUMBPAD REST ON REAR PANEL, 9 POINT AF, ANTI-DUST SYSTEM, FAST PERFORMANCE, LOW NOISE FROM 100-1600 ISO, SMALLER...
    • SHUTTER SPEED SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCREASED TO SAME SPEED AS THE 20D, 30D, 5D WHICH IS 1/8000 FOR THOSE SLRS. SHOULD HAVE HAD A STATUS DISPLAY AS WELL.

  3. Great Machine

    10/10
    Reviewer: tabuwn, epinions.com
    4 weeks ago

    I was in the market for a new digital slr; the only two 'real' options were either Canon, or Nikon i Read more

    • Durable,size, image quality,feature rich, great in low light. Everything about this camera is GREAT!!
    • None - It is a GREAT Machine!

  4. "Just LOVE IT"

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: ykc406, CNET
    12 March 2011

    I don't sell them, so here's the truth ... If you plan on spending $800.00 and looking for professional quality pictures, ease of use then you will LOVE IT TOO. Read more

    • Exceptional performance for the price.
    • As with anything it's not perfect, there is always room for improvement.

  5. Exactly what I wanted...

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: dkbanister, Ebay
    6 January 2012 See Product at eBay ($465.13)

    Great camera...just what I wanted. Was able to use lens from 35mm Canon camera that I have. Camera has professional features that allow you to take some fantastic shots. Read more or see product

  6. Canon Xti

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: Mike F., Newegg
    19 July 2008

    This a great first time SLR Camera or for the budjet minded. I wonder if i should have gone in for a few more bucks and got the XSI. It seems to a few more bells and whistles. SD, more 6.5 frames a sec.12 mega pixles. may have been worth it. All in All the XTI is still a great buy. Dont hesitate if this is the camera for your budjet. Read more

    • Light weight, instant on. Pictures are clear and crisp. Plenty of automatic as well as manual modes.
    • The kit lens is a good starter lens.I bought the kit that came with the 28-55mm lens. By the body only if you can. purchase EF lenses, stay away from EFS if you are ab...

  7. Great Camera for a Great Price

    B&H Photo
    10/10
    Reviewer: JRAWk007, B&H Photo
    19 January 2009

    I use this camera for lots of things. Specifically I photograph airplanes, but it has many more purposes that make it such a great camera. I don't find anything bad about it! Read more

    • Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Great Image Quality
    • Nothing

  8. A classic

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Miss.Know.It.All, Ciao
    15 December 2011

    I am a professional photographer out of the Milwaukee area and I've been shooting wit h this camera for years. Overall it hasn't done me wrong; it has not needed any repair or intense maintenance. I have had it in many different atmospheres and it has held up just fine. It is a great camera for those who are just starting out in photography. The settings are very easy to use and adjust. Read more

    • Easy adjustments, Great for beginners
    • Heavy, Not up-to-date

  9. My Rebel "without a cause"

    CameraWorld.com
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: optimistic girl, CameraWorld.com
    5 September 2008

    I am sure my camera will be a wonderful investement when I get it fixed. I bought the camera at the beginning of June as a gift to myself for my birthday. I didn't open the box until my husband came home from deployment and was going to help me use it. I have a problem with the CF chip and formatting the camera. It is now in transit for Canon to repair. I await with enthusiasm it's return as my dad has always been a canon fan and has taken some extraordinary shots. Read more

    • Strong Construction
    • Doesn't work

  10. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

    ReviewView
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Anonymous, ReviewView
    16 March 2008

    The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT is an exceptionally small and lightweight camera designed for amateur digital SLR photographers, but it delivers the responsiveness and image quality you'd expect from a semipro model. Read more

    • The Canon Digital Rebel XT's image quality leads its class; competitive price; ultrafast start-up time; very responsive.
    • The Canon Rebel XT's lightweight plastic body isn't ergonomically satisfying; no spot meter; limited continuous-shooting mode, unimpressive kit lens; 1.6X lens-convers...

  • WikiFreak Description

The Canon EOS 400D, a highly recommended camera, is an entry level-priced DSLR with professional level image quality and capabilities. This time Canon lives up to its standard with its Digital Rebel XTi. This Canon EOS 400D is easy enough for a beginner to use and at the same time, its good enough to be used by professional photographers. The Canon EOS 400D like its predecessor sports a bigger screen and Picture Styles, but still keeps the same sensor as its predecessor. There are also a higher resolutio…

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The Canon EOS 400D, a highly recommended camera, is an entry level-priced DSLR with professional level image quality and capabilities. This time Canon lives up to its standard with its Digital Rebel XTi. This Canon EOS 400D is easy enough for a beginner to use and at the same time, its good enough to be used by professional photographers. The Canon EOS 400D like its predecessor sports a bigger screen and Picture Styles, but still keeps the same sensor as its predecessor. There are also a higher resolution sensor and a new active dust removal system. A certain reviewer was genuinely happy that he could take pictures with this camera without having to make his young kids stay still to strike a pose. The same is expressed by another user. Coming back to this Canon, the Canon EOS 400D is a bit compact and lightweight by weighting approximately 4 ounces more than its 17.1-ounce predecessor, unusually fast and responsive, much more intelligently designed with shooting-friendly layout. Known to be well-balanced, thanks to its small, exceptionally light kit lens that are attached to the larger and heavier 16mm-to-35mm (25.6mm-to-56mm equivalent) lens. The huge main LCD can be used as a read-in of the methods of monitoring the settings. Features that are displayed there on the LCD cannot be seen in the viewfinder. Features like the ISO speed, white balance, battery level, and other useful settings. According to CNET, most amateurs will find all the essentials: a handful of manual, semimanual, and automatic exposure modes; user-selectable nine-point autofocus, and AI Servo autofocus for moving subjects; and simultaneous raw-plus-JPEG capture. The only known lacking feature in this camera is the spot meter as it supplies only evaluative, center-weighted average, and partial center-weighted metering. Aside from that, it is a great camera to be used.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi offers an unbeatable combination of performance, ease-of-use and value. It has a newly designed 10.1 MP Canon CMOS sensor plus a host of new features including a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, the exclusive EOS Integrated Cleaning System featuring a Self Cleaning Sensor and Canon’s Picture Style technology, all in a lightweight, ergonomic body. The Digital Rebel XTi is proof positive that Canon continues to lead the way with their phenomenal dig…

Specifications

  • Format
    SLR
  • Also known as
    Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
  • Max resolution
    3888 x 2592
  • Low resolution
    2816 x 1880, 1936 x 1288
  • Image ratio w:h
    3:2
  • Effective pixels
    10.1 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    10.5 million
  • Sensor size
    22.2 x 14.8 mm (3.28 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    3.1 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CMOS

Release Date

  • First seen
    16 June 2006

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